secretary of state john kerry called egypt's interim prime minister to urge restraint as the obama administration faces growing calls to suspend the $1.5 billion in aid sent to egypt every year. all of this, of course, is unfolding just as secretary kerry announced a significant achievement in another part of the middle east. the resumption of peace talks between israelis and palestinians. >> this effort began with president obama's historic trip to israel and ramallah in march of this year. without his commitment, without his conversations there, and without his engagement in this initiative, we would not be here today. >> negotiations will begin this evening in washington and will continue through tomorrow. the breakthrough was made possible by israel's decision yesterday to free more than 100 long-held palestinian prisoners. in a statement just a few hours ago, president obama said, quote, during my march visit to the region, i experienced first hand the profound desire for peace among both israelis and palestinians, which re-enforced my belief that peace is both possible and necessary. leadin